Abstract | STUDY DESIGN: Prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial. OBJECTIVES: SETTING: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. METHODS: RESULTS: Statistically insignificant but marginally higher reduction in PUSH 3.0 scores and ulcer size were seen with topical phenytoin treatment. Systemic absorption of topical phenytoin was negligible. No adverse drug events were detected during the study. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | P K Subbanna, F X Margaret Shanti, J George, G Tharion, N Neelakantan, S Durai, S J Chandy, B S Mathew, R Suresh |
Journal | Spinal cord
(Spinal Cord)
Vol. 45
Issue 11
Pg. 739-43
(Nov 2007)
ISSN: 1362-4393 [Print] England |
PMID | 17279096
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anticonvulsants
- Phenytoin
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Anticonvulsants
(administration & dosage)
- Child
- Double-Blind Method
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phenytoin
(administration & dosage)
- Pressure Ulcer
(drug therapy)
- Prospective Studies
- Treatment Outcome
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